Nursing Program

One of the largest in South Carolina, Greenville Technical College’s Associate Degree Nursing program was developed in 1971 and produces graduates that are eligible to take the national registered nurse licensure examination and begin careers in the nursing profession.

Known for its emphasis on clinical proficiency in a variety of health care settings, employers express confidence in the program and in the skills new nurses bring to the job. The licensure examination passing rates for graduates are consistently at or above the national and state percentages. The Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

Greenville Technical College nursing graduates enter the workplace well prepared for success.

According to data from the South Carolina Colleagues in Caring project, the nursing shortage is acute and is predicted to become worse in the next 10 to 15 years.

Many health care providers require or prefer bachelor’s degree nursing graduates, so careful consideration must be given to pursuing a four-year degree.

Greenville Technical College BSN Bound students report satisfaction with the program because the first two years aren’t just spent in general education classrooms, but include hands-on, core nursing courses and labs.

The Nursing program is a blend of general education and nursing core courses that will prepare the graduate for licensure and entry as a member of the health care team.

The nursing courses are organized byconcepts,which helps the student link information from all aspects of the curriculum. While learning content, students identify interrelated concepts, or concepts influenced by or dependent on one another.

Active learning, also called student-centered learning, is used in the Nursing program classroom.

This kind of learning:

Promotes the analysis, synthesis and evaluation of complex material

Inspires the critical thinking required while working in the nursing profession.

Includes activities like case studies, journaling, classroom and online discussions, debates, presentations, role playing and simulations.

BSN Boundmeans the student plans to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) after graduating from Greenville Technical College Nursing. Clemson and USC Upstate both have ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) to BSN programs and have outlined a curriculum for the ADN student to progress while at GTC and then further their degree at a four-year college.

Another option after you earn your Associate Degree in Nursing is to continue your educationonlinewith USC Upstate or Clemson to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The associate degree and general education courses required for the BSN can be completed at Greenville Technical College, then the BSN can be earned with an additional year of online nursing study through Clemson or USC Upstate.

Greenville Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Greenville Technical College.

This program covers all aspects of the nursing profession and is designed to integrate both theory and practical “hands-on” educational experiences. Nursing students can complete the program in two to three years as full-time students and practice as RNs upon passing the licensure exam.

Post RN Specialty Courses allow current RNs to develop specialty skills necessary to meet the needs of patients with critical conditions. The courses provide basic knowledge and skills necessary for safe, competent and effective nursing practice in critical care and other specialty units. Courses may include Oncology Nursing, Management of High Risk Pregnancy and Critical Care, and many others. For specific current offerings, please call (864) 250-8216.

Many times health care professionals in other areas decide to pursue a career as a registered nurse. Respiratory therapists, emergency medical technicians and licensed practical nurses all qualify to enter our Advanced Placement Nursing Program. Students who choose this path must still meet all of the college and Nursing program admissions requirements; they will receive credit for their prior education and will be placed in the program at a level appropriate to their transfer credits.

Inadditionto Greenville Technical College admissions process, outlined in these Enrollment Steps, students interested in a program in the Health and Wellness Division must also successfully complete the following:

Career Talk

Participating in a Career Talk session for your program is a requirement for all Health and Wellness Division students. The Career Talk presentation for Nursing is conducted online. Click the link below to view the presentation.

Please note: ALL Advanced Nursing Program students must still participate in mandatory face-to-face career talk in addition to the online presentation for nursing. See the fullCareer Talk schedule for dates and times.

Division Policies

Supplemental Admissions Process

Students are admitted Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

Seating Process:

Submit a weighted admission form between the dates of March 15 – May 15 for potential admission into the August, October or January class. Submit a weighted admission form between the dates of July 15 – Sept. 15 for potential admission into the March or May class.

Students with the highest scores will receive an admissions letter, letter of intent, criminal background information sheet and physical exam form with detailed written requirements.

To reserve a seat, accepted students must pay a $100 non-refundable deposit, complete the physical exam form (physical may not be more than 12 months prior to beginning NUR courses), and complete criminal background information sheet by due date set in admission letter. Continued enrollment is contingent upon a crime-free criminal background check and negative drug screening.

ADN and APN program applicants are required to complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS®) prior to submitting a Weighted Admission form for program admission. Scores from the TEAS test will be used in the point calculations on the Weighted Admission form. Please see full details in theTEAS Information Sheet (pdf).

Transfer from another Nursing Program

Students desiring transfer from another nursing program must meet all admission criteria and be eligible to progress into the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) program.

A letter from the dean or program director is required to document progression eligibility, good standing, and ACEN status.

All general education courses must be complete and the nursing courses to be transferred must be current within two years.

Theory and clinical knowledge must be validated through exams and skills competencies.

Greenville Technical College’s Student Nurses Association (SNA) is a pre-professional organization for nursing and pre-nursing students. Members are eligible for numerous benefits including health insurance, leadership, networking and scholarship opportunities, community involvement, and professional development. For more information, email us at gtcsna@gmail.com or find us on Facebook at GTC Student Nurses Association.

The Nursing Program is dedicated to the preparation of individuals to meet the health care needs of the public. Graduate nurses will be able to use essential knowledge, attitudes, skills, and technology to meet the healthcare needs of patients, families, and communities while recognizing the need for an individualized plan of care. Faculty members strive to incorporate essential competencies for nurse educators while preparing graduates who will become the future of the nursing profession.